User's Manual
Rekey Controller With New Local Key.............................................................................................................46
Removing Encryption and Deleting Data..........................................................................................................47
Breaking Mirrored Drives.......................................................................................................................................47
System Setup-Advanced Hardware Configuration................................................................................................47
Modifying Device Settings...............................................................................................................................49
Collect System Inventory on Restart......................................................................................................................49
Updating Server Inventory Information............................................................................................................49
Configuring Local FTP Server.................................................................................................................................50
FTP Authentication...........................................................................................................................................50
Requirements for a Local FTP Server...............................................................................................................50
Copying Repository to a Local FTP Server from the Dell Server Updates DVD...............................................50
Using Dell Repository Manager to Create the Repository and Copy it to a Local FTP Server.........................50
Accessing Updates on a Local FTP Server......................................................................................................51
Configuring Local USB Drive..................................................................................................................................51
Copying Repository to a Local USB Drive from the Dell Server Updates DVD................................................51
Using Dell Repository Manager to Create the Repository and Copy it to a USB Drive....................................51
7 Maintain......................................................................................................................................53
Platform Restore.....................................................................................................................................................53
About Backup Image........................................................................................................................................53
Supported Components....................................................................................................................................54
Backup Server Profile.............................................................................................................................................55
Back Up Server Profile.....................................................................................................................................55
System or Feature Behavior During Backup....................................................................................................56
Export Server Profile...............................................................................................................................................56
Exporting Server Profile to USB Drive or Network Share................................................................................56
Import Server Profile..............................................................................................................................................57
Importing Server Profile from a vFlash SD Card Network Share or USB Drive...............................................57
Importing Server Profile After Motherboard Replacement.............................................................................59
Part Replacement Configuration............................................................................................................................60
Applying Firmware and Configuration to Replaced Parts................................................................................60
Supported Devices...........................................................................................................................................60
Lifecycle Controller Repair.....................................................................................................................................61
Repairing Lifecycle Controller..........................................................................................................................61
Delete Configuration and Reset Defaults...............................................................................................................61
Deleting Configuration and Resetting Defaults................................................................................................61
Hardware Diagnostics............................................................................................................................................62
Performing Hardware Diagnostics...................................................................................................................62
8 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions..............................................................63
Error Messages......................................................................................................................................................63
Frequently Asked Questions...................................................................................................................................63